https://www.preparedfoods.com/rss/2129-featured-stories en-us stubee2@gmail.com (Stuart L. Cantor PhD) Learn about brain food, the food and beverage products that give our brains a boost to improve cognitive and mental health.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/119686 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/119686-brain-food-and-beverages-to-improve-relaxation-and-concentration Girl Concentrating SOURCE: Copyright: Eva-Katalin Tea Ingredients Botanical ingredients, such as green tea, ginger, chamomile, vanilla, and lemongrass can work in synergy to at once improve mood and enhance memory and cognition. SOURCE: Tea•rrific! Ice cream LLC (www.tearrificicecream.com) Mood Swings Clinical trials have demonstrated that phosphatidylserine combined with phosphatydic acid can improve cognition while also helping regulate mood swings, such as occur with PMS. SOURCE: Lipogen Ltd. (www.lipogenbio.com) Take 5 GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a natural compound that tempers nerve signals, has long been a popular mood-regulating supplement. Combined with magnesium and tea extracts, it helps relax without drowsiness. SOURCE: (www.take5drink.com) Wake Up Next-generation brain health products increasingly are focusing on a holistic approach via a balance of botanical ingredients for mood, memory, and natural stimulation. SOURCE: Inno-Bev Ltd. (www.drinkwakeup.com) Muffin with omega-3s Already prized for benefits such as heart health and brain and nerve development, omega-3s have demonstrated possible abilities to help improve cognition and relieve depression. SOURCE: Glanbia Nutritionals plc (www.glanbianutritionals.com) mjanthony4@gmail.com (Mark Anthony PhD) Dietary fiber—or, more properly, dietary fibers, collectively—constitute a topic of greater health interest than ever.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/118899 Fri, 14 Oct 2016 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/118899-fiber-facts-fiction Family Dinner SOURCE: Ingredion Inc. (www.ingredion.com) Chicken Penne Pasta Pasta, already a good source of fiber from semolina and whole wheat, may now include fibers from other grains and legumes to triple the healthy benefit. SOURCE: Barilla Americas Inc. (www.barillafoodservicerecipes.com) Cookies Gluten-free foods are a medical necessity for a small percentage of persons, but ten times as many consumers report low levels of discomfort from the protein. SOURCE: Beneo Inc. (www.beneo.com) Smoothies The high water-holding and emulsification capacity of citrus fiber makes it attractive to developers of products calling for fat reduction and phosphate replacement. SOURCE: FiberStar Inc. (www.fiberstar.net) Animal Cookies With children getting little more than half their daily fiber needs, improving favorite foods with fiber systems that preserve desired flavors and textures becomes vital. SOURCE: Ingredion Inc. (www.ingredion.com) jfailla@mintel.com (Jill Failla) A comprehensive understanding of generational behaviors and preferences is necessary for operators and manufactures to be able to appeal to their target demographic—or figure out who their target demographic should be.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/118586 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/118586-a-different-future-for-foodservice Family Dining SOURCE: Copyright: monkeybusinessimages Placing the Order Across different generations, the highest percent of food ordered at restaurants is for dine-in. Demand for New Flavors Millennials take the lead in preferring to visit restaurants with new or innovative flavors/ingredients and wanting restaurants to offer more ethnic foods and beverages. Bahama Breeze Cocktail Millennials demand new and innovative flavors and ingredients, as well as more ethnic foods and beverages. Bahama Breeze’s Reggae Fest in July featured the One Love cocktail made with Malibu Banana Rum, Pineapple, Orange and Guava juice shaken together, topped with an Appleton Rum floater and a dehydrated pineapple. SOURCE: BAHAMA BREEZE/DARDEN CONCEPTS federd@bnpmedia.com (David Feder , RDN) Learn about the development and formulation of sauces.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117996 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117996-sauce-formulation-essentials Cream Sauce with Mushrooms SOURCE: Wixon Ingredients Inc. (www.wixon.com) Pasta with Sauce Many ethnic flavors might attract strong consumer interest, but remain outside of the mainstream consumer’s cooking skill set. SOURCE: Rao’s Specialty Foods Inc. (www.raos.com) Chicken with Caramel Sauce Chefs are applying thickened caramel sauces and caramelized or burnt-sugar syrups to both sweet and savory sauce applications to enhance bolder, spicier flavors. SOURCE: Nigay SAS (www.nigay.com) Dave's Gourmet Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce A touch of sweetness from vegetables adds enhancing depth of flavor, without putting sugar on the label. SOURCE: Dave’s Gourmet Inc. (www.davesgourmet.com) Cucina Antica Sauces High acid levels of tomatoes lower pH sufficiently to allow cooking at 180 degrees Fahrenheit, then going straight to the fill and cool steps. SOURCE: Cucina Antica Foods, Corp. (www.cucina-antica.com) Caramel Syrup Caramel syrups can be used to enhance pouring throughout the product’s shelflife and help suspend particulates, preserving shape and texture. SOURCE: Nigay SAS (www.nigay.com) As the clean label retail market grows, food entrepreneurs seek out new definitions of "clean," allowing them to pave the way for untapped categories of food products.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117994 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117994-defining-clean-food-label-trends pfx0416raw1.jpg Tio Chilled Vegetable Soup Food safety and shelflife are the two greatest challenges in creating successful raw packaged foods and beverages. SOURCE: Tio Foods LLC (www.tiogazpacho.com) PROBAR Organic Snack Bar Non-baked bars using whole ingredients such as chia and flax seeds with fruits and natural flavorings were early innovations in the raw category. SOURCE: PROBAR LLC/Ben Girardi (www.theprobar.com) Go Raw Dried fruits and other plant ingredients are colorful, flavorful, and as nutritious as their whole forms. SOURCE: PROBAR LLC/Ben Girardi (www.theprobar.com) Organic Valley Raw Jack Style Cheese SOURCE: Organic Valley Family of Farms (www.organicvalley.coop) Clean Snax Dried fruits and raw whole nuts and seeds preserve delicate nutrients like some heat-sensitive vitamins and healthful unsaturated fats. SOURCE: Melissa’s World Variety Produce (www.melissas.com) Beets Freeze-dried fruit and vegetable snacks are safe because the water-activity levels are so low bacteria can’t readily grow. SOURCE: Crunchies Natural Food Co. (www.crunchiesfood.com) mjanthony4@gmail.com (Mark Anthony PhD) While most heart-health advice centers on what not to eat, consumers are becoming proactive and starting to include heart healthy foods in their diet.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117989 Tue, 12 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117989-heart-healthy-food-ingredients Fruit Yogurt SOURCE: ADM/Matsutani LLC (www.fibersol.com) Berries Red, blue and purple berries have high concentrations of an-thocyanins and resveratrol, powerful antioxidants that help inhibit LDL oxidation and platelet aggregation. SOURCE: National Processed Raspberry Council (www.redrazz.org) Avocado Health-giving oils, such as the rich monounsaturates and polyunsaturates in plant foods like avocados and olives, helped dispel consumer fat fear. SOURCE: Avocado Living Inc./Olivado Canada (www.olivado.ca) Nuts Minerals, such as calcium, sodium, chloride, zinc, iron and selenium, help with cardiovascular function. Nuts are among the best sources for these nutraceutical compounds. SOURCE: Hellas Farms Pistachios LLC (www.hellasfarmsusa.com) Stonyfield Organic Yogurt Nuts and seeds host a triple shot of minerals, fiber and plant omega oils. Throw in high-anthocyanin fruits and probiotics and it’s a heart-happy cocktail. SOURCE: Stonyfield Farm Inc. (www.stonyfield.com) Superfood Chocolate Dark chocolate makes an indulgent vehicle for heart-healthy flavonols, lutein, nattokinase, superfruits, tomato extract, tocotrienols, and astaxanthine with a living kick from Bacillus coagulans GBI-30 probiotics. SOURCE: Ganeden (www.ganeden.com)/ Good Superfoods LLC (www.goodsuperfoods.com) garrisonr@bnpmedia.com (Robert Garrison) Innova Market Insights named 10 top trends for 2016 and it’s clear that today’s new breads, rolls, cookies and crackers easily fit into every angle.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117987 Mon, 11 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117987-top-10-bakery-trends-in-2016 BFree Foods Bakery Products Be free! Free-from foods still big in bakery category. FlapJacked Protein Pancake & Baking Mixes Protein Power! Added protein to baking and pancake mixes, muffins. Back to Nature Quinoa Cookies What’s Old is New: Ancient grains, ingredients take center stage on front panel. RW Garcia Crackers Eat Your Veggies. Crackers add all natural appeal. garrisonr@bnpmedia.com (Robert Garrison) It turns out there’s a sizeable number of consumers (including those hard-to-figure Millennials) who like to eat at home, save money and simply enjoy a hearty meal.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117843 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117843-on-trend-soups The Original SoupMan Star of “Seinfeld” now rolling out to Kroger and affiliates. Annie's Organic Soup General Mills takes popular organic brand into soup category. Happy Planet Soup On-Trend Appeal: Fresh, all natural and microwaveable—with interesting tastes. Tio Gazpacho Rosado Soup This year saw Tio Foods LLC introduce its fourth variety of refrigerated, drinkable gazpacho soups. The number of mineral-fortified food and beverages globally increases every year, with a wide range of trending claims.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117845 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117845-formulating-foods-for-health Group of Millennials SOURCE: Copyright: Lise Gagne Skin Health Collagen peptides are composed of 17 to 19 different amino acids with a uniquely high proportion of glycine, proline and hydroxyproline—essential elements for production of healthy bones, joints and skin. SOURCE: Copyright: Yuri_Arcurs Recommended Intake of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Adequate omega-3 status in the Nurse’s Health Study was associated with 260mg/day intake, in line with recommendations of several authorities. Hot Melt Encapsulation Encapsulation is where a protective coating is sprayed onto a powder and each particle is coated by a protective barrier. Encapsulation surrounds the particles, providing the shelflife and release desired for a specific product. The encapsulation matrix is dependent on finished product needs for melting temperature. Expectant Mother Creating a new product for expectant mothers? Premixes—blended by expert scientists and chemists—offer a creative solution. SOURCE: Copyright: momcilog federd@bnpmedia.com (David Feder , RDN) In this year’s survey, conducted through BNP Media’s Market Research Division, processors revealed the ingredients and trends they see as forming the backbone of the healthful products market.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117844 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117844-pure-and-simple-food-and-beverage-products Lemon Cake Functional starches and flours, such as resistant starch, are still a strong-interest category for processors making food for healthy digestion. SOURCE: MGP Ingredients Inc. (www.mgpingredients.com/innovation/fibersym) Smoothie Plant proteins, especially alternative plant proteins such as from wolffia, saw a huge increase in both consumer and processor interest. SOURCE: Hinoman Ltd. (www.hinoman.biz) Dew Drops on Grass More than two thirds of processors find minerals, especially those that are clean label and naturally derived (such as iron), to be “highly important” among Non-nutritive Nutraceuticals in functional products. SOURCE: Frutarom Health Ltd. (www.frutarom.com) Vanilla Protein Today’s consumers favor ready premixes of natural nutraceuticals—such as plant proteins combined with probiotics and functional fibers. SOURCE: Bob’s Red Mill Co. (www.bobsredmill.com) TartCherryBowl_900 Photo courtesy of Cherry Marketing Institute, www.choosecherries.com. garrisonr@bnpmedia.com (Robert Garrison) The good news is that retail frozen pizza category dollar sales are growing.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117836 Fri, 11 Mar 2016 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117836-frozen-pizza-trends Schwan's Chef Collective External chefs with Schwan’s Chef Collective discuss pizza ingredient and crust trends. Smart Flour Foods Gluten Free Pizza More options for consumers with special dietary interests. garrisonr@bnpmedia.com (Robert Garrison) Consumers appear to be happy at home — cooking and creating culinary adventures with sauces and marinades, but manufacturers face the challenge of finding the right formula for success and blending on-trend flavor with convenience and health.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117837 Fri, 11 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117837-new-sauces-and-marinades Weber BBQ Sauce Formulation Strategy: Flavor in, HFCS out French's Buffalo Ketchup Where the Buffalo Roam: Ingredient integrity a plus. Bertolli Reserva Sauces New premium appeal with culinary craftsmanship. Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce Ketchup Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce Ketchup Crush Cubes Crush Cubes, a line of flash-frozen, individually-sealed, pop-and-use herbs, butters, sauces and seasonings. Mrs. Renfro’s Cheese Sauce Mrs. Renfro’s Cheese Sauce If one thing is certain, it is that the future of the meat industry is still in good hands as the Millennial generation comes into its own.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117835 Fri, 11 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117835-meat-poultry-trends Foster Farms All Natural Sliced Turkey Breast Chicken rules the roost but sales of turkey and other birds have grown at a faster rate. PRE Brands Beef PRE Brands says its new line of 100% grass fed beef is sourced from trustworthy providers and focuses on taste, tenderness and juiciness — with no added hormones and antibiotics. Man Cave Craft Meats Small processors have grown tremendously by creating craft meat items, a trend that has caught the eye of even the largest companies. garrisonr@bnpmedia.com (Robert Garrison) The prepared meal and entrée categories seek to answer consumer demands for convenience and healthier options.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117834 Fri, 11 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117834-new-prepared-meals-entrees Stouffer's Fit Kitchen Products New line calls out protein, wholesome ingredients. Grainful Steel Cut Meals Grainful, Ithaca, N.Y., expanded its Steel Cut Meals frozen entrée line with new varieties that feature 100% whole grain steel cut oats. They also are certified gluten-free and made with non-GMO ingredients. EVOL CUPS EVOL introduced a line of on-the-go CUPS for Target’s Made to Matter program. There are three sub-lines: Scramble CUPs, Fajita CUPS and Veggie CUPS and offerings contain between only 120 to 210 calories per serving. Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Simply Put: All natural protein with no artificial ingredients. The cultured dairy category is made up of yogurt, cream cheese, cottage cheese, dairy dips and sour cream.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117831 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117831-new-cultured-dairy-products Plenti Yogurt Popular products add more wholesome health appeal. Sargento Balanced Breaks New market for “hybrid” snacking. B'more Organic Smoothies Brio Dairy Dessert Brio is another low-sugar frozen dairy dessert brand offering 6g of protein per serving. Last year was when confectionery makers finally took the clean label message to heart. They gave artificial ingredients the boot and focused on simple, less processed ingredients.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117830 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117830-healthy-snack-indulgence SNICKERS Crisper Mars’ new SNICKERS Crisper includes two squares with fewer than 100 calories each. I heart keenwah Quinoa Puffs Quinoa conquers. Grain and vegetable-based snacks embrace new forms, seasonings. Tic Tac Mixers More for the mouth as flavors shift. garrisonr@bnpmedia.com (Robert Garrison) Market researcher Mintel Group Ltd., Chicago, covered the breakfast foods market with two extensive reports last summer, a “Frozen Breakfast Foods-US” study last July; and a “Hot and Cold Cereal-US” report in August.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117829 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117829-new-breakfast-foods Kellogg's Origins Name says it all. Emphasize simple ingredients, wholesome appeal. Hot Pockets Handheld, portable sales growth attracts other brands to frozen breakfast market. Kellogg's Special K Nourish Special K Nourish, two new cereals with positive nutrition and ingredients the consumer can see in the food. Even though consumers always will have to shop for groceries, the channels in which they visit continually change, and supermarkets now are feeling the pressures of these changes.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117828 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117828-liquid-energy-beverage-trends Purity Organic Purity Organic introduced super-premium ready-to-drink teas with antioxidants and the amino acid L-Theanine to offer additional functional benefits. Toronto's Station Cold Brew Fast growth led Toronto’s Station Cold Brew to invest in a dedicated coffee brewery. Inko's Organic Energy Wholesome Tea launched Inko’s Organic Energy, a USDA-organic energy drink made with organic cane sugar, and only half the sugar of traditional energy drinks, the company says. Maxwell House Iced Coffee Concentrates Maxwell House Iced Coffee Concentrates provide a jolt of iced java for on-the-go consumers. Probiotic Water Functional beverages, such as enhanced waters, highlight the better-for-you shift in consumer preference. Year after year, the breadth and depth of snack and nutrition bar innovation continues to amaze and 2015 was no exception.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117811 Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117811-new-snack-and-nutrition-bars Fruit & Nut Bars Hershey’s Brookside Fruit & Nut Bars join popular category. Mediterra Savory Bars The Mediterranean Diet and its focus on healthy fats led to the launch of the Mediterra Savory Bar in savory flavors like Bell Peppers & Green Olives. Nutri Grain Bars Kellogg’s Nutri Grain Fruit & Nut Bars Real Good Bar General Mills’ Food Should Taste Good brand targeted Kind with its “Real Good Bar” in clear packaging that showcases its hazelnut and macadamia nut ingredients. More bakery foods makers jumped on the clean label trend in 2015. It meant giving the boot to artificial flavors, trans fat, ingredients with genetically modified organisms, and high fructose corn syrup.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117810 Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117810-new-bread-cookie-and-cracker-trends Snackwell's Minis New line embraces popular “mini” form, eschews HFCS and artificial ingredients. One Bun Sandwich Buns New items showcase seeds, grains. Batter Crisps Batter Crisps from Sugar Bowl Bakery Dave's Killer Bread Organic bread from Dave's Killer Bread A study released in January found that roughly half of Americans surveyed weigh "evolving drivers" - health and wellness, safety, social impact, experience and transparency - in their purchasing decisions, in addition to the "traditional drivers" of taste, price and convenience.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117809 Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117809-capitalizing-on-shifting-consumer-values kantha@corvusblue.net (Kantha Shelke PhD, CFS) Technology is helping food companies create efficient emulsifiers—among the most critical aspects in the formation of successful emulsion-based food and beverage products.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117721 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117721-making-oil-and-water-mix Emulsifiers SOURCE: Palsgaard A/S (www.palsgaard.com) Grilled Vegetables with Bagna Cauda Chili Aioli Sauce High in vitamins A and the B vitamins (including B12, choline, and folate), zinc, selenium and healthful lipids, eggs have served as Mother Nature’s original emulsifier for centuries. SOURCE: AMERICAN EGG BOARD (WWW.AEB.ORG) Chia Smoothie Polysaccharides from plant sources, such as basil and chia seeds, are entering the pipeline as suppliers determine the production and characterization so as to commercialize them. SOURCE: Wikicommons (www.wikimedia.org) Cashew Milk Silk Brand Creamy Vanilla Cashew Milk uses sunflower lecithin to give a texture that’s creamier than skim milk, in a high-calcium/low-calorie formulation. SOURCE: White Wave Foods Inc. (www.whitewave.com) Lily's Chocolate Organic soy lecithin provides the richness, sheen, and “snap” of traditional chocolate in a kosher, vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, stevia-sweetened chocolate. SOURCE: Chocolatier Lily’s Sweets LLC (www.lilyssweets.com) Peaceful Planet Pea Protein Energy Shake Pea protein lends itself to popular claims such as gluten-free, no additives/preservatives, GMO-free, kosher, vegan, and high protein. SOURCE: Peaceful Planet/Nutraceutical Corp. (www.nutraceutical.com) leslie@leslielevine.com (Leslie Levine) In 2013, Natural Food Certifiers Inc. (NFC), a kosher/natural/organic product certification program, inaugurated its GMO (genetically modified organisms) product verification program, called “GMO Guard.”

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117719 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117719-keeping-kosher Couscous SOURCE: Pereg Gourmet Ltd. (www.pereg-gourmet.com) Halal-certified The market for halal-certified products is growing at about the same rate as for kosher, although the primary consumers are Muslim. SOURCE: American Halal Co. Inc./Saffron Road Foods (www.saffronroadfoods.com) Betty Crocker Bac-Os While halal allows acceptance of kosher certification (except regarding alcohol), the reverse is not permitted, due to kosher stringencies not shared by halal. SOURCE: Betty Crocker/ General Mills Foods Inc. (www.bettycrocker.com) Products for Religious Diets Manufacturing products fit enough to pass religious scrutiny involves complete tracing and control of ingredients from their origin until the end product hits the shelves. SOURCE: American Halal Co. Inc./Saffron Road Foods (www.saffronroadfoods.com) Jeweled Rice Since fish and eggs must be separately labeled, many vegetarians/vegans look for the non-meat/non-dairy “pareve” designation for extra assurance the item has no animal-derived ingredients. SOURCE: Pereg Gourmet Ltd. (www.pereg-gourmet.com) Kosher Lamb Scrutiny of ingredients and facilities for kosher certification are stricter than for food safety—and the reason most consumers seeking the “kosher” label aren’t even Jewish. SOURCE: The American Lamb Board (www.americanlamb.com) The night before the world-renowned Patriots’ Day Run (aka, “Boston Marathon”), the thousands of marathoners who convene in Boston typically prime themselves by “carbo-loading.”

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117715 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117715-pairing-energy-sources-to-athletic-pursuits Energy Sources for Athletes SOURCE: Choline Information Council (www.cholinecouncil.com) Race Across America Isomaltulose has proven popular with endurance product formulators and delivers the taste factors that help formulators match favorite flavors in products. SOURCE: Beneo Inc. (www.beneo.com) Chili Peppers Recent studies indicate compounds in chili peppers could have the potential to boost metabolism and increase fat burning, while dampening fat deposition. SOURCE: Wikicommons (www.wikimedia.org) Extreme Edge Pre-Workout Formulators are developing complex mixes of nutraceutical blends that include caffeine, in balance with other ingredients, and provide a steadier energy flow SOURCE: Bluebonnet Nutrition Corp. (www.bluebonnetnutrition.com) mjanthony4@gmail.com (Mark Anthony PhD) A run-in with a serious disease is a powerful stimulus for change, and reducing symptoms and risk fac-tors through diet is generally a focal point of that change. Recovery has many stages, and good nutrition is critical along all of them.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117701 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117701-recovery-health Health Recovery SOURCE: Bioenergy Life Science Inc. (www.bioenergyribose.com) GoodBelly Coconut Water Coconut water for hydration and electrolytes and probiotic bacteria for immunity and digestive health combine for a powerful recovery beverage. SOURCE: NextFoods Inc. (www.goodbelly.com) FlapJacked Probiotic Mighty Muffins JaceyCakes LLC’s FlapJacked Probiotic Mighty Muffin combines high protein from whey and pea isolate with heat-stable Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086 probiotic for concentrated recovery nutrition. SOURCE: ganeden Inc. (www.ganedenprobiotics.com) Cherry Juice Anthocyanins, the powerful antioxidants from red and purple fruits, such as tart cherries, are more than preventive medicine. Bonus: melatonin for better recovery sleep. SOURCE: Cherry Marketing Inst. (www.choosecherries.com) NutriForce Sports Balanced Hydration Many sports drinks, a fast-growing rehydration choice for today’s consumers, are well-suited to the re-covery consumer, too. federd@bnpmedia.com (David Feder , RDN) According to the American Pie Council, 90% of Americans agree that a slice of pie represents one of the simple pleasures in life.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117699 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117699-pie-are-not-square Strawberry Pie SOURCE: American Pie Council (www.piecouncil.org) Blueberry Pie The evergreen popularity of fruit pies, such as blueberry, is driven by the comfort of home-style pie and the cachet of health benefits from berries. SOURCE: U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (www.littlebluedynamos.com) Bertolli Co.'s calzone pie Bertolli Co.’s transformation of the classic calzone into a pie format brings a forward-thinking new twist to an old familiar favorite. SOURCE: ConAgra Foods Inc./Bertolli (www.villabertolli.com) Fresh Fruit and IQF Fresh fruit produces the best natural flavor profile overall, but IQF is close behind. SOURCE: Delightful Pastries Bakery (www.delightfulpastries.com) Hand-held Pies Today’s hand-held pie trend is an update of the centuries-old traditional meat pie, versatile enough to be enjoyed at the table or on the run. SOURCE: The Pillsbury Co. (www.pillsbury.com) Bake-from-frozen Pie Products Bake-from-frozen pie products are beyond those of generations past, due to greater attention paid to both fruit quality and performance of the shell. SOURCE: Oregon Fruit Products LLC (www.oregonfruit.com) Lemon Meringue Pie Natural flavors that provide or enhance the desired flavor profile can include spice or meat extracts for savory pies, and fruit concentrates for dessert pies. SOURCE: American Pie Council (www.piecouncil.org) Prepared Foods talks pie trends with Chef Michael Gunn, director of culinary research and development for The Schwan Food Company, Marshall, Minn.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117695 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117695-qa-chef-michael-gunn-the-schwan-food-co Chef Michael Gunn Chef Michael Gunn Dir.-Culinary Research & Development The Schwan Food Company Edwards Vanilla Caramel Crème Pie New offering combines nostalgic flavors, praline crunch and cookie crumb crust. info@mariespano.com (Marie Spano MS, RDN) Muscle loss is a serious issue for men and women.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117521 Tue, 12 Jan 2016 01:00:00 -0500 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117521-muscle-maintenance Active Seniors While engaging in resistance training is a primary component of strengthening muscle mass, eating a well-balanced diet that includes ingredients known to support muscle tissue can play a significant role. SOURCE: iStock Muscle Building SOURCE: iStock / Nejron Working Out Magnesium, zinc, and other minerals are gaining attention for their important metabolic roles in building and maintaining muscle tissue. SOURCE: InterHealth Nutraceuticals Inc. (www.interhealthusa.com) Banana Bread Dairy proteins, especially whey, incorporate easily into dairy or bakery products and have a complete amino-acid profile that is ideal for muscle protein synthesis. SOURCE: Bio-Engineered Supplements and Nutrition Inc. (www.gobsn.com) Girl Working Out Beyond protein, minerals such as zinc and magnesium are critical to building and maintaining muscle tissue. SOURCE: InterHealth Nutraceuticals Inc. (www.interhealthusa.com) Eggs In addition to containing the highest bioavailability protein in egg whites, eggs also are an excellent source of choline, another important muscle health nutrient. SOURCE: American Egg Board (www.aeb.org) Girl Weight-lifting During intense and prolonged physical activity, plasma choline levels typically decrease. SOURCE: Copyright: Tempura Supplemental Bars Combinations of plant and dairy proteins are moving from supplemental bars and shakes to mainstream products. SOURCE: Bio-Engineered Supplements and Nutrition Inc. (www.gobsn.com) Track Runner Whey protein has become a popular source of added protein for muscle health formulations due to its versatility and digestibility. SOURCE: Carbery Group Ltd. (www.carbery.com) Vitamin E is found in abundance in vegetable oils, as plants are the only species capable of producing this vitamin.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117532 Tue, 12 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117532-healthy-characteristics-of-vitamin-e Girl drinking nutritional shake SOURCE: DSM Nutritional Products Ltd. (www.dsm.com) Walnuts Plants, especially nuts, seeds, and whole grains, are the only natural sources of vitamin E, with walnuts having particularly high levels. SOURCE: Walnut Marketing Board (www.walnuts.org) Annatto plant and seeds Annatto-derived vitamin E contains a minimum of 70% tocotrienols and no tocopherols. SOURCE: Wikicommons (www.wikimedia.org) Sea Buckthorn Berries Sea buckthorn berries have about as much vitamin E as wheat germ. SOURCE: USDA (www.usda.gov) Sunflower Most Americans are deficient in dietary vitamin E due to low intake of nuts, seeds, and whole grains, and high intake of refined oils. SOURCE: Wikicommons (www.wikimedia.org) Red Palm Oil Red palm oil has become trendy due, in part, to its high content of mixed vitamin E tocotrienols and tocopherols. SOURCE: Wikicommons (www.wikimedia.org) With ingredients that make up the large proportion of a formulation, process is relatively simple.

]]> http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117534 Mon, 11 Jan 2016 01:00:00 -0500 https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/117534-premixes-mix-it-up Berries SOURCE: Steviva Ingredients Inc. (www.stevivaingredients.com) Liquid sweetener Liquid sweetener blends streamline production, eliminating the need for dissolving, filtering or pasteurization stages, and ensuring consistency and uniform quality. SOURCE: Galam Group Ltd./Eurosweet (www.eurosweet-germany.de) Water with lemon and raspberries Today’s premixes of flavors, colors, and nutraceuticals can be custom-designed to meet specific organoleptic goals and target RDA micronutrient values. SOURCE: Bevolution Group LLC Premixes Bakeries turn to premixes more often to simplify manufacturing, reduce inventory, and provide consistent products with more accurate fortification levels. SOURCE: iStock/badmanproduction (www.istockphoto.com) Bars Stevia has been effectively blended with trending nutritive sweeteners such as coconut sugar. SOURCE: STEVIVA INGREDIENTS INC. (WWW.STEVIVA INGREDIENTS.COM) Natural colorants Natural colorants, now favored by most processors, require careful control for consistency—and liquid or powder premixes can be the perfect solution. SOURCE: IFC Solutions Inc. (www.ifc-solutions.com)